1998—The Movement for Democracy and Justice in Chad, led by
Deby's former Defence Minister, Youssouf Togoimi, begins armed
rebellion against the government.

2000 July—Rebels of the Movement for Democracy and Justice
in Chad (MDJC) say they have captured the key government garrison town
of Bardai in the north.

2001 January—President Deby urges MDJC rebels to end their
revolt, amid continuing heavy fighting with government troops which
has claimed, among others, the deputy commander of the presidential
security guards.

2001 20 March—Court of appeal in Senegal upholds ruling
that former Chadian President Habre should not be made to stand trial
in Senegal, where he is in exile. It decided that Senegal's courts do
not have the jurisdiction to try Habre on torture charges during his
eight years in power in Chad.